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MC phono cartridge lifespan (when not using)

I have bought a new Benz Wood SL and a few weeks after I have received a new Benz Glider as a gift. I have the Benz Wood mounted on my Ittok and really like the sound....I’d like to know if it is wise the keep a Glider as a spare/replacement when the Wood is worn out....That could be in 5 years or more.....so my question is really....will the Glider sound as it should in 5-10 years or will some parts deteriorate even when not using.... Suspension parts or oxidize coils or any other parts....Or should I simply sell it and buy something else when needed.....I know the Wood sound a bit better but I could live with the Glider as I had one before and loved it....
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tzh21y
1,377 posts
 
The glider does a lot of things right. Are they the end all be all, no, but there are not many of those.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I own a Benz Glider and it was great.. for about four years.
Now it is lean sounding. If I play it a long time it gets slightly better than from cold, but not like it used to be. I got about 800 hours out it. So I am not mad.
On the other hand I own a Dynavector Ruby23 which is really old..
Like 40 years old and it still sounds wonderful
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garylb OP
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Will keep my Glider as a spare or replacement for when my Wood is done...maybe in 5 to 10 years from now they will not be avaiable or too expensive. Hope it sounds as good then?????
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